Jones Golden-aster
Aaron Echols; Intermountainbiota; evolvulux; slinds; slinds
Heterotheca jonesii
NatureServe conservation status
Global (G-rank): G2
State (S-rank): S2
Utah Wildlife Action Plan status
- SGCN
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General information
Jones golden-aster, Heterotheca jonesii, is an endemic to Utah, found in Kane, Garfield, and Washington Counties. It can be spotted by its bright yellow flowers emerging from a sprawling mat of leaves.
Description
Jones golden-aster, Heterotheca jonesii, is an endemic to Utah, found in Kane, Garfield, and Washington Counties. It can be spotted by its bright yellow flowers emerging from a sprawling mat of leaves.
Phenology
This species blooms from May through September.
Species range
Endemic to southwestern Utah (Garfield, Washington and western Kane counties). Mostly in Zion National Park, but also known from Dixie National Forest, Bryce Canyon National Park, and the Hell's Backbone/Escalante Canyon area.
Taxonomy
No, this species does not have taxonomic discrepancies